Preamble

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedom is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

      Now, therefore,
      The General Assembly,
      Proclaim this universal declaration of human rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the people of territories under their jurisdiction.